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28 - 29 November 2022.

Gina Rinehart’s $3BILLION reason to smile: Australia’s richest woman celebrates extraordinary fortune despite China lockdowns – as she names the people who inspire her

30.11.2022

Ms Rinehart, who is also the executive chairman of Roy Hill Holdings, noted the $2.8billion her company paid in corporate tax and state government royalties helped fund public services. 'When mining does well, Australia does well,' she said in a company statement. 'Once again, the significant contribution Roy Hill and mining in general makes to the country has been highlighted - creating jobs and opportunities, powering the economy through Covid and contributing to health, defence, police, our elderly, infrastructure and more.'

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An Iron Giant: Gina Rinehart

29.11.2022

Sailing out across the turquoise waters of Port Hedland harbor aboard the Anangel Explorer, a vessel laden with the first shipment of iron ore from the US$10 billion Roy Hill Mine, is a moment that stands out of many milestones for mining magnate Gina Rinehart, the Executive Chair of Hancock Prospecting.

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Business community warns Labor’s IR laws will result in 1970s-style strikes and job chaos

28.11.2022

“Businesses will carry a much heavier regulatory burden which inevitably leads to less productive workplaces. It is not a long term recipe for wage growth, it is the opposite.” WA’s mining giants including Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto have been among the most vocal critics, saying there was no evidence the reforms backed by unions would create real wages growth or boost productivity.

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Congratulations to the Hancock Group’s Executive Chair Dr. Gina Rinehart AO on her outstanding leadership

25.11.2022

This year marks a very special milestone for the Hancock Prospecting Group – a celebration for Mrs. Gina Rinehart ao who has strongly led the Group for 30 years in her role as Executive Chair. During this time, Mrs. Rinehart has led the company to become one of the most successful private mining houses in the world, not to mention the most successful private company in Australia’s history, after taking on the position of Chair when the company was not in a good position.

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WA launches infrastructure-specific initiative

24.11.2022

WA launches infrastructure-specific initiative he Western Australian Government has launched the Resources Community Investment Initiative which will facilitate investment in iconic state infrastructure projects and community and social initiatives across WA. The initial commitments total $750 million, with $250 million from Rio Tinto, $250 million from BHP, $100 million from Hancock Prospecting, Roy Hill and Atlas Iron, $50 million from Woodside Energy, $50 million from Chevron Australia and $50 million from Mineral and Resources.

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Rio Tinto: Albo’s plan a handbrake on wages & economy

23.11.2022

The Federal Government wants to pass legislation for the overhaul, including controversial measures increasing access to multi-employer bargaining, through the Parliament before Christmas. Mr Trott's comments come a day after Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting warned forcing multi-employer bargaining on to the mining sector would jeopardise billions of dollars in future royalty and tax revenue for WA.Hancock Prospecting chief executive Garry Korte said a sixweek strike at Port Hedland would cost $9 billion in lost iron ore export revenue.

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